Attention CCIT III Shareholder:    Filed by: CIM Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Companies: Cole Office & Industrial REIT (CCIT III), Inc. SEC File No. 333-209128

Please Vote! CIM

      www.proxydocs.com/CCITIII         We encourage you to cast your vote promptly!      

Two Easy Steps

	Read the Enclosed Materials
	Enclosed are the following materials for the CCIT III Special Meeting:
	»  Notice of the CCIT III Special Meeting »  Proxy card for each account you hold	»  Proxy Statement describing the proposals to be voted on at the meeting
	The special meeting will take place virtually on December 17, 2020.
	Visit www.proxydocs.com/CCITIII for meeting details.

	Cast Your Vote
	Please cast votes for all of your accounts.
		Online Visit www.proxydocs.com/CCITIII and follow the instructions to cast your vote. Your control number is located on the proxy card.
		By Phone Please refer to the proxy card for your control number and calling instructions before dialing: 1.844.992.2974.
		By Mail Using the enclosed proxy card, cast your vote on the proposals, sign and date in black or blue ink, and return the card in the postage-paid envelope provided. In cases of joint ownership, all parties must sign.

If you vote online or by phone, please DO NOT mail back the proxy card.

If you have any questions or need assistance with completing your proxy card, please call our proxy solicitor, Mediant, toll-free at 1.844.280.5346 or CIM Shareholder Relations at 1.866.907.2653.

Your vote is very important! We appreciate your participation and support.

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